Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
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My waltz, | think, Miss Neville?"
Kate Neville turned at the sound of
Roy Palmers soft voice, and without
word laid her hand on his arm; a
minute later they had joined the
dancers.
As they moved in perfect step to
throbbing music that filled the air,
Kate could feel Roy's heart beating
heavily, and the clasp of his hand grew
close and tender.
In complete silence they finished
their dance; but as they paused
near a window, Roy bent down to his
companion.
My darling, | cannot let you leave
my arms" he whispered passionately
A wild thrill ran through the girl;
the crimson blood swept over her cheek,
but she bravely lifted her eyes to his,
with all her heart in thtm.
There was flash light in his
dark eyes while his heart exultingly
said:
"Won!'
He drew a deep breath; he dared not
speak. but stood with closest teeth
mastering himself.
The silence was broken by the APP
pearance of a gentleman, who claimed
Kate for the next waltz.
Roy watched her as she moved away,
his love plainly shining in his eyes,
entirely unconscious that other flashing
angry eyes were watching him.
Just outside the window sat Il girl
with clenched hands and set teeth, and
Il heart sick with anger. She had
heard that passionate whisper, and the
knowledge that the man that she
worshiped had given his love to
another reused in her the widest
fury.
Marry her! l would like to seeyoun'
she muttered between her teeth. IF
| am not to be your wife, neither shall
she. Ali, my dear sir, | will wiring
your heart this night-ay, now"
''NIr Palmer" She called
At the sound of his name. Roy turned
and saw the young lady who had drawn
aside the curtain.
''Why, Miss Merrill, how can you re.
through the low window.
Il am so tired" she returned land
it is so deliciously cool here, that ]
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She was mistress of all the arts and
wiles of finished woman of the world,
and she used all her skill to keep him
by her side.
Bright and witty, her comments upon
things and people amused Roy in spite
of himself.
''Ah, there goes Kate Neville!" she
exclaimed, as Kate appeared in sight.
How beautiful she looks tonight! By
the way, what has become of Mr..
Stanley, who was so attentive to her
the winter before lastp Do YOU re.
member hima"
Roy bit his lip; but, forcing down his
annoyance, he answered.:
Il know Stanley well, but | never
heard that"
did you spend the winter in Men.
tone two years ago?" asked Cora.
Il was abroad all that winter" said
Roy.
''Well, | spent two months there. ]
met Miss Neville everywhere, and Mr..
Stanley was her shadow, much to my
surprise, for [ had always credited him
with more sense"
What do you mean?" asked Roy.
''Why, was puzzled to know what
attraction such a girl could have for a
man SO refined as Mr.. Stanley. She
made no secret of her fondness for
cigarettes, and myself have seen her
drink more champagne than many men
would venture to take al one time, and
yet Mr.. Stanley seemed determined tC
win her"
And did he succeed?" asked Roy.
Large drops of perspiration stood
thickly on his forehead, and his hand;
were clenched.
Il suppose he would, if he had moi
dropped her so suddenly. No one ever
seemed to know what the trouble was
but there is no doubt that one of hel
mad escapades thoroughly disenchant
ed him. He left the city very sudden
", and Miss Neville was followed
everywhere by another sutton. How
ever think it was lesson to her, fol
she has been more circumspect thi:
winter. All, here comes my partner
and | expect you are delighted, for
fear [ have bored you nearly to extinc
toni
And with gay little laugh. Cor;
Merrill swept away, fully conscious o.
the anguish she left behind ner.
Poor Roy! he fell straight into the